Christ’s College is seeking to appoint a qualified gardener to join the busy and friendly team responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the College gardens and grounds, contributing in all aspects of horticultural care.
The Garden team comprises six members, led by the Head Gardener. Work varies across a broad range of horticultural activities including lawn and herbaceous border work, nursery and propagation, and some light arboriculture. This role would suit a keen self-starter who is able and willing to work in all weather conditions and who holds a recognised horticultural qualification.
The benefits on offer are many and include 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), a defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution, a health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical), a free meal when on duty, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment. Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking. For details about the benefits offered, please click here.
Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU
Salary: £26,996 per annum
Closing date: Monday 19 May 2025, 12 noon
Vacancy type: Permanent, Full Time, 36.5 hours per week
How to Apply
Applications may be sent by e-mail to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or by post addressed to Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU.
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